BOOST (Bullington Onsite Occupational Student Training) is a program for special needs sophomores in the Occupational Course of Study in the 4 Henderson County high schools. Each week students come to the Center to work on the grounds, gardens and in the greenhouse as basic job skills are emphasized.
In addition to caring for the gardens (mulching, edging, weeding, planting & transplanting) and the nature trail (clearing, chipping, spreading wood chips), students also design and install gardens in the garden competition between the 4 schools. Students must complete the gardens within a budget of $40. Seeds are ordered and grown in the greenhouse. Other elements stone, birdhouses, etc. must also be included unless found on the property. Students must submit a design and budget for judges to see when judging the gardens in June.
Learn gardening basics on how to improve soil, composting, what and when to plant, pest control measures and other techniques to get your vegetable garden off to a great start in this 3-day program. Led by John Murphy. ZOOM Class. March 16, 17, & 18th. 3:30-5:00.
Successfully grow and harvest tasty blueberries in your own home garden. Area Extension Specialized Agent Craig Mauney will share practices on getting blueberries established and growing well, how to prune, pest problems and which are the best varieties for our area. ZOOM class.
